rechargeables

Batteries that replenish

Rechargeables are batteries designed to be recharged and reused rather than discarded after a single use.

The term functions as a noun created from the adjective rechargeable: I switched all my devices to rechargeables.

The word implies an environmentally conscious or economical choice over disposable alternatives.

batteries

lithium-ion

Rechargeable cell technology

  • NiCadRechargeable battery chemistry
  • AATwo-letter abbreviation
  • AAATop credit rating

cell · capacity · anode · cathode · electrolyte · accumulator · voltage · lifespan · pack · terminal

charging

adapter

Device enabling equipment compatibility

  • dockMooring structure at water's edge
  • USBDevice connection standard
  • inductionFormal admission process

wireless · plug-in · indicator · top-up · overnight · undervoltage

sustainability

reusable

Fit for repeated service

landfill · recyclable · green · low-impact · lifecycle · replacement · long-term · environmental · e-waste

devices

flashlight

Portable electric lamp

toothbrush · shaver · laptop · phone · tablet · camera · controller · e-bike · scooter · vape

Categories
Opposites
battery lifecycle/reusability

rechargeablesdisposables

Items meant for discard

alkaline batteries · throwaways · consumables · expendables · landfill waste

Phrases
Family

rechargeable

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G